New to me Taurus 85B2 classic

[Choctaw96]

Hi. Just got this today, a classic Taurus 85B2. I've owned several Taurus semiautos with no complaints. This is my first Taurus revolver. I've had Dan Wesson, Smith, and Charter Arms revolvers.

I must say i am pleased with the feel and styling of this gun. The wood and bluing are in good shape. I bought it for cc. The weight doesn't bother me. i am going to get a set of small grips for it so i can drop it in a pocket if neccessary.

Some fuzzy pics:





The Taurus website said it was manufactured in 1992. I bought it for $230 OTD. How good a deal was that.

Going to shoot it some tomorrow. Can't wait. Now I just need a good IWB holster for it, and some speed loads.

[Qwiks draw]

Sounds like you have a winner there. These make great carry guns.

Mine is a over 30 year old 85CH and still going strong.

I like the weight. It soaks up some recoil and the gun just sits there in the hand steady.

[MOONDAWG]

One can never go wrong with a "Bread-N-Butter" gun...congratulations!

[Dennis2477]

Good price on a great little revolver. I bought my 1989 model 85B2 five years ago. I thought I got a pretty good deal at $200.00 then. I bobbed the hammer, removed the large grips and replaced them with a smaller wood set. Now my wife carries it everyday!
This is before I got the small wood grips:

Congrats on your purchase!

[jonrjen]

Keeping it simple and sweet is the way to go at times. I love my M85 revolvers, they snug up great in my belt holsters or drop in a pocket on short notice. Nice pick up there.

[Choctaw96]

Simple and sweet it is. Just got back from LGS/range. Enjoyed practicing with it. Shoots straight at 25 feet with either FMJ target or 125gr JHP +P. Very pleased.

Picked up a cheap blackhawk inside the pants holster for it. Going to run errands now, see how it rides around in it. Also picked up a Hogue monogrip, got it home and figured out I picked up the wrong one. . I hope the LGS has the correct one in stock. I may have to order it. Or I may just just return it and stick to the classic wooden grips.

[Qwiks draw]

Simple and sweet it is. Just got back from LGS/range. Enjoyed practicing with it. Shoots straight at 25 feet with either FMJ target or 125gr JHP +P. Very pleased.

Picked up a cheap blackhawk inside the pants holster for it. Going to run errands now, see how it rides around in it. Also picked up a Hogue monogrip, got it home and figured out I picked up the wrong one. . I hope the LGS has the correct one in stock. I may have to order it. Or I may just just return it and stick to the classic wooden grips.

Don't feel too bad. Done that a few times.

[Timdoyleus]

Just bought one yesterday also. First taurus. M85 with crimson trace grips. Cleadned and lubed today wont get to shoot till next weekend. What should i know about these guns

[Dennis2477]

Just bought one yesterday also. First taurus. M85 with crimson trace grips. Cleadned and lubed today wont get to shoot till next weekend. What should i know about these guns

Load. Point. Squeeze. Enjoy! Repeat as necessary.

[Choctaw96]

So I went and got the correct Hogue Monogrip this time. Here's a picture of it wearing it.